US Bridges

Jensen Drive over U.P. Railroad

GoodPosted for load

Miami County, Kansas · Jensen Dr. in Osawatomie · Structure no. 000611077405066

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,276
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jensen Drive over U.P. Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jensen Drive over U.P. Railroad in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,276 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,306 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesJensen Drive
CrossesU.P. Railroad
LocationJensen Dr. in Osawatomie
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMiami County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.50124, -94.95271
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating8.8 US tons
Inventory rating5.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,276 (2011)
Projected traffic2,306 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$400,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jensen Drive over U.P. Railroad built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Jensen Drive over U.P. Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Jensen Drive over U.P. Railroad carry?

About 2,276 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Jensen Drive over U.P. Railroad?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Jensen Drive over U.P. Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.